Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, predicts that in the near future the Russian invaders may again strike Ukraine with Kalibr cruise missiles after a long break.
Budanov expressed his predictions during the live broadcast of the Yedyni Novyny telethon on March 31, 2024.
According to the lieutenant general, "calibres" were accumulated throughout this period and are now completely ready for use. He believes that due to the reduction in the number of Kh-101 missiles, it is possible to expect the use of Calibers in the near future.
At present, the Russians do not use Calibres, because they have been accumulating them. However, they are technically ready for use. Previously, the decision to abandon the Calibers in favor of the Kh-101 missiles was due to their greater effectiveness. But now that the fleet has stockpiled its missiles, the Calibers are ready for use.
